TikTok Officially Banned in the US as New Law Takes Effect

TikTok app screen showing a message about the US ban enacted on January 19, 2025.

The United States has officially banned TikTok as of January 19, 2025, following concerns about its connections to the Chinese government. Late on Saturday, US users encountered a message on the app explaining that the ban was now in effect, rendering TikTok unusable nationwide.

The decision to ban TikTok stemmed from long-standing national security worries, with officials claiming that the app posed a risk of data collection by Chinese authorities. TikTok was given until January 19 to sell its US operations to an approved buyer, but no deal was finalized before the deadline.

This move has sparked debates about digital freedom, national security, and government control of tech platforms. Millions of users across the country now face life without the popular video-sharing app, while industry experts consider the broader implications of this unprecedented decision.

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